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Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care...

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or...

Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Somerset and the way in which it...

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one....

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it...

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide. Have you heard of physician...

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what...

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. On 7 February 2024...

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you...

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you...

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...

Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery? The...

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how. If you use the NHS,...

Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. The number of...

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. Around one in five GP...

With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care...

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what...

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed...

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of...